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10 (TEN) Ancient Lyre on a Modern Israeli  Half-Sheqel Coins

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1/2-Sheqel/Half-Shekel (Bronze Color)

 

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INFORMATION ON THIS AWESOME COIN:

  • Date of Issue: September 4, 1985
  • This is a great coin to use as a teaching lesson on the TABERNACLE/TEMPLE TAX
  • OBVERSE: Ancient Lyre and a small menorah (the emblem of the State of Israel)
  • ORIGIN of MOTIF: Ancient Hebrew seal with the inscription "Maadana, the King's daughter."
  • For Bible Text on the "half-sheqel" and the TEMPLE TAX, see Exodus 30:12-15ff
  • REVERSE: "1/2 New Sheqel" in Hebrew and English; "Israel" in Hebrew, Arabic, and English along with the Date in Hebrew letters.
  • DIAMETER: 26.mm, WEIGHT: 6.5 gr, EDGE: Smooth, ALLOY: Copper: 92%, aluminum: 6%, nickel: 2%, DESIGN: OBVERSE by Nathan Karp REVERSE by Gabi Neumann
  • Other stuff: In 1986 there was an OBVERSE image of Baron Edmond de Rothschild on a background formed by the names of 44 settlements in the Land of Israel.  In 1987 a pecial "Hanukkah" issue had a Menorah and the Hebrew word Hanukkah on the reverse.  In 1988 there was a special issue with the words "Israel’s 40th Anniversary" in Hebrew letters on the Reverse.
  • I do also have some other coins listed (check them out!)
  • These BEAUTIFUL coins come in 2x2 protective coin sleeves (as pictured below) with the year of minting labeled.
  • Payment is due immediately at end of auction
  • This is a GREAT GIFT idea for someone with Holy Land interests
  • If you are a coin collector, add this Israeli coin to your collection!
  • Item comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home
  • Please email me if you have any questions about this item
  • It's the buyer's responsibility to pay customs fees, duties, import taxes, and related charges.
  • Thanks for Looking, Enjoy, & Happy Bidding!
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